IMPORTANT
POINTS
• Watch out f orspringpoles.
Spring-
poles a resmall size limbs w hich c an
whip t oward you orpull y ou off b al-
ance. U se extreme caution when
cutting small size limbs.
• Be alert forspringback
from any
branches that a re bent o runder
pressure.
Avoid b eing s truck b y the
branch orthe saw when t he tension
inthe wood f ibers i sreleased.
• Frequently
clear branches out o fthe
way toavoid t ripping over them.
LIMBING
• Limb a tree only a fter i tiscut d own.
• Leave the larger limbs u nderneath
the felled t ree tosupport the tree as
you work.
• Start atthe base o fthe felled t ree
and work t oward the top, c utting
branches and limbs. Remove small
limbs w ith one cut.
• Keep t he tree between you and the
chain.
• Remove larger branches with the
cutting techniques
described in
BUCKING
WITHOUT
ASUPPORT.
• Always use anovercut tocut s mall
and freely h anging limbs. Undercut-
ting could c ause l imbs t ofall a nd
pinch t he saw.
PRUNING
_IkWARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches
are higher than your shoul-
der. Get a professional
to do the job.
• Make your first cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb. This
cut will make the limb sag so that it
falls easily on the second
cut.
• Next make a second
cut all the way
through
the limb,
• Finish the pruning operation
by using
an overcut so that the stump of the
limb protrudes
1 to 2 inches from the
trunk of the tree.
/_
First cut
/_,_ _............. 1/3 of way
/'_
3re cut 1 to 2 in.
I
from trunk of tree
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
,_WARNING:
Disconnect
power source before performing
maintenance.
Fill in dates as you complete
Before
After
Every
Service
regular service
Use
Use
15 min.
Dates
Check for damaged/worn
parts
_-
Check for loose fasteners/parts
_,-
Check chain tension
_,"
Check chain sharpness
_"
Check guide bar
_,"
Check bar and chain oil level
_"
_"
Lubricate
bar sprocket
hole
_"
Inspect and clean unit & labels
_"
Clean guide bar groove
_"
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected
to
operator abuse or negligence.
To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator
must maintain
unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically
to
properly maintain
your unit. Improper
maintenance
may cause damage to
the unit and possible injury to the oper-
ator or bystanders.
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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